Science Communication Director

Science Communication Director

We are looking for a

Science Communication Director

to work in the HCEMM Incubator House, located in Szeged Science Park.

 HCEMM Kft. is managing a rapidly growing Program focused on Translational Medicine related to healthy ageing research and development. Our goal is to develop novel diagnostics and treatment options for chronic and infectious diseases, which affect the Hungarian Population during the ageing process. As part of the Management Team, we are looking for a Science Communication Specialist who will coordinate the Media Events and Events related to Communication with the General Public. This includes for example Press Releases about Events at HCEMM and new results of the HCEMM Groups and Advanced Core Facilities, feeding content to Social Media Sites, such as LinkedIn or ResearchGate, participation in the organization of scientific meetings as well as Science Cafes for the General Public. The successful candidate will also work with the Communication staff of the HCEMM owners (Semmelweis University, BRC Szeged and the University of Szeged), our Advanced Partner EMBL and the HCEMM funders (currently E.U. and NRDIO) on joint communication initiatives.

The job includes the following tasks:

  • Professional, strategic, and operative management of the communication team.

  • Compilation of the annual plan of the communication marketing team and realization of the same.

  • Leading the marketing communication tasks of HCEMM Nonprofit Kft

  • Leading the design of the brand identity and implementing the tools around this task.

  • Supervision of creative production processes concerning the communication activities; coordination of the preparation of the tools.

  • Planning the online and offline communication of HCEMM Nonprofit Kft., including PR and event tools; management of same and supervision of the realization of the expectations and plans.

  • Advising in media planning and purchasing.

  • Preparation of communication-related research and leading the implementation.

  • Coordination of the analytical tasks of the website relevant for communication purposes.

  • Collaboration with the Communication offices of the HCEMM Kft. owners, Advanced Partner and funders.

Job requirements:

  • PhD or Master’s degree in Science related to Biomedicine or Biotechnology, or Communication degree

  • Fluent in English both oral and written is a must.

  • Excellent organizing skills, accuracy, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • At least 5 years of work experience in the field of communication.

  • At least 3 years of work experience in science communication.

  • Capable of working individually and as a part of a team.

  • Experience in the field of project management, event organization and offline/online media.

  • General IT knowledge, excellent user skills in Web Design and Maintenance of Web sites

  • maintenance of Social Media Channels related to scientific activities and achievements

  •  Experience with the creation of content for Lay Persons with regards to Scientific communications. 

  • Scrupulous and straight-forward attitude.

  • Clean criminal record.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to career@hcemm.eu before 30 June 2022

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